Senior Sourcing Specialist

Job Title:

Senior Sourcing Specialist

Subordinates:

None

Purpose:

The Senior Specialist, Sourcing – International Projects is responsible for developing & executing sourcing strategies to reduce costs while developing an understanding of vendor spend and business/operational needs. A successful candidate should have experience with sourcing events, category analysis, and leading international sourcing projects.  Experience in the fuel/midstream/energy space is also desired.  The scope of the position will include, but is not limited to, execution of sourcing processes, contract negotiation/management, & supplier management.

Principal

Accountabilities:

• Lead analysis, development and implementation of cost savings initiatives
• Provide strategic inputs and supply market information to guide business decisions and act as a conduit for procurement activities
• Coordinate negotiations, contract development, contract implementation, and supplier contract compliance
• Work with appropriate stakeholder teams to identify areas of opportunity
• Quantify savings related to opportunity and work with business team to ensure savings are realized through vendor management and budget process
• Conduct ongoing business reviews to ensure suppliers are performing to contracted obligations and service levels
• Lead the suppliers and stakeholders of the supply chain through effective engagement and communication by delivering supplier awareness programs.
• Solicit advice from manager regarding procurement processes and protocol and apply appropriate solutions to issues for stakeholders.

Culture:

• Own your work
• Play to Win
• Be a Good Human

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a business, supply chain, or technical discipline
• Years of work experience:  4 - 7 years of experience
• Experience in supporting supplier portfolio development
• Customer-focused with excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
• Proven record of driving cost savings throughout a complex organization
• Fluent in Spanish

Other Competency Requirements:

• Ability to structure and manage complex projects
• Service-oriented mindset, with a desire to ensure client satisfaction
• Ability to think strategically, conceptually and analytically to assess problems, identify and consider potential solutions, and make timely recommendations
• Data analytics, sourcing, procurement systems, and customer service.
• Business software applications: Microsoft Office, contract management software, and SAP or other purchasing software

Working conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.

• Occasional to frequent (up to 50%) overnight travel may be required, including international travel.

• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.

Application Procedures:

Applications are to be submitted by completing the Sol Job Application Form available on the Sol website at solpetroleum.com and submitted via e-mail to careers on or by December 19th, 2025. Applicants must complete all the requested information to be considered.  Certified copies of relevant certificates will be requested for those applications under consideration.  Only suitable applications will be acknowledged.